we will begin by hearing from ambassador more field -- moorefield.o come but had a family emergency. with that, if you would, ambassador, would you stand? i understand that two others may respond to questions so if they would stand, raise your right hand and saw only swear or affirm that your testimony that you will give the bill -- will be the truth, the truth and -- the whole truth and nothing but the truth. >>ambassador, i understand that your statement made take about seven minutes. i think you'll be able to give it in the fashion that you want. >> thank you chairman chays. thank you for this opportunity to appear before you on behalf of the department of defense. i would like to share our experience in these regarding the challenges and risks associated with contingency contract in in support of the training and mentoring missions in the development of the afghan national security forces. as a the commissioner pointed out, it has provided an indispensable resource in building security forces. contract personnel have played many roles. contractor

after the swearing in we will begin by hearing from ambassador moorefield.for the record we've encountered somewhat of a perfect storm with some of our members when we rescheduled this hearing. not able to come. and particularly for my co-chairman who this morning was planning to come except for a family emergency. so with that, if you would, ambassador moorefield, would you stand and i understand that two others may respond to questions so if they would stand, raising your right hand, do you elmly swear or -- do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you give before this commission will be the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth? note for the record that our primary witnesses responded in the affirmative and if the other two are called to testify, we'll make sure their names are given for the record. so ambassador moorefield, i understand your statement may take about seven minutes, if it runs over a little bit, i'll just let you know. but i think you'll be able to give it in the fashion you want. >> thank you, chairman shays, distingu